A randomized 25 question test from a pool of 761 questions, good luck!
A defined area of geographical coverage is commonly called an area network. Which of the area networks below is used for schools, small localized businesses, and shopping malls?
Modbus to Ethernet/IP is the best example of which of the following converters?
There are numerous I/O modules that a typical DCS has access to. Which of the modules below is described as one that accommodates the HART devices point-to-point connection?
A media access control address is the name of the physical address that the Ethernet uses. Which of the answers represent the number of bytes that make up this MAC?
Which of the terms below can be best described as recommended commands to perform advanced configuration of devices?
Which of the components below best represents the letter "D"?
HMI networks are needed to expand or contract as required over their lifetime of use. Which of the networking types below will have the least amount of scalability?
Which of the messaging types below is best described as independent communication with the scanner module initiated by the properly configured field device?
In a typical GUI, values take one of four generic indicators. Which of the indicators below would best represent the image below?
There are several different network access methods available to wired Ethernet. Which of the methods below is the one used by wired Ethernet?
Message frames are the result of organizing network messages so that the transmission of between network points is one block. Which of the answers below shows a simplified message frame components in the correct order?
IN IPv4 both static and dynamic addressing can be used in conjunction with each other. Which of the situations below needs to be focused on when using both addressing options?
Balanced and unbalanced signal systems have several differences. Which of the answers below best represents one of those differences?
Historical data can be logged through a HMI application. Which of the data storage methods below would best be described as one that looses resolution of the data, although reduces the volume of data?
Parameter settings program the behavior of the function block. Which of the parameters below can be described as one that receives data from another block?
Subnet masks in IPv4 are used to divide an existing network. A class B network with 2 nodes, one with an IP address of 128.0.0.1 and a mask of 255.255.0.0. Which of the answers below reflects the address the other node must have for the two nodes to communicate?
In a DCS, there is a controller scan cycle priority that should have enough time to execute all tasks. Which of the answers below represents the about of free time for a loaded DCS controller to function?
Multi-path interference is a ________ source of radio wave deterioration. Choose from the answers below to best fill in the blank
Historical data can be logged through a HMI application. Which of the data storage methods below would best be described as one that has superior acquisition of events, but does not use it's storage space effectively?
Software for programming or configuration is an integral part of any HMI. Which of the interfaces below can be best described as having the ability to create, or delete any HMI application?
Ethernet network components provide several ISO layers of transmission control. Which of the network components below has transmission controls on the ISO network layer and possibly the data link layers?
In synchronous transmission, which of the answers below best describes where the incoming data is always detected by the receiver?
Each network layer for a DCS has it's own specialized equipment or software. Which of the layers below would allow various workstations to receive data from servers and controllers?
Which of the recommended standards would be best described as having a half -duplex transmission system?
DCS commonly is considered a computerised control system for a plant that has central operator supervisory control. Which of the terms below is best described as a system that allows for exchange of data throughout, but can have remote systems within the system?